These 20 Grab-And-Go Breakfast Ideas Are Easy And Delicious

A healthy breakfast on the go is possible!

Blueberry Overnight Oatmeal
Photo: Alison Miksch, Kay E. Clarke, Torie Cox

A healthy breakfast on the go is possible! Whether your current go-to is the drive-thru or skipping the most important meal altogether (gasp!), your day will be revolutionized with these on-the-go breakfast ideas. Our Instant Pot Egg Bites or Freezer Breakfast Burritos will pack the protein so you can power through the morning without a 10 a.m. slump. Of course, you can never go wrong with homemade muffins, and our little quick breads will make breakfast to-go feel like starting your morning with a real treat. One can't possibly list a plethora of grab-and-go breakfast options without an overnight oats recipe, either. Our version is a true oatmeal that's best served warm, so grab your insulated container and get ready for a comforting meal no matter where your morning takes you. Whether your breakfast preferences lean towards sweet or savory, hot or cold, our grab-and-go morning recipes will start the day off right.

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Instant Pot Egg Bites

Instant Pot Egg Bites
Photography: Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling: Margaret Dickey, Prop Styling: Kay E Clarke

Bacon, broccoli, cheese, and loads of flavor all come to the table (or car) with these protein-packed bites. They're cooked in individual-sized portions using a silicone ice cube tray—genius.

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Coffee Cake Muffins

Coffee Cake Muffins
Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist Karen Rankin

If you think coffee cake is just for weekend brunch, let this recipe convince you otherwise. Running to a meeting? Heading out on a long morning of errands? Coffee Cake Muffins to-go are the answer. Just don't forget the java.

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No-Bake Granola Bars

No-Bake Granola Bars
Photo: Linda Pugliese; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Torie Cox

You never knew making homemade granola bars could be this easy. Once the ingredients are fully incorporated, you just spread it into a prepared pan and press firmly to create one even layer. Chill it in the fridge for 30 minutes, then cut into 12 bars. Wrap each portion individually to make grab-and-go breakfast a breeze.

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Breakfast Cookies

Breakfast Cookies
Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Dessert or breakfast—you decide. These Breakfast Cookies are full of all the good stuff like dried cranberries, rolled oats, and pecans. You'll power up for the day while getting a hit of sugar and spice.

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Freezer Breakfast Burritos

Freezer Breakfast Burritos
Johnny Autry; Prop and Food Styling: Charlotte L. Autry

Prep these breakfast burritos, then freeze for a hardy breakfast on the go. Simply pull one from the freezer, remove it from its foil wrapper, and microwave on a towel-line plate for about two minutes. Easy peasy.

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Raspberry-Almond Muffins With Honey Butter

Raspberry-Almond Muffins with Honey Butter
Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

If you need to keep things simple, skip the Honey Butter. It's certainly a tasty addition, but the flavor of the muffins can stand alone too.

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Blueberry Streusel Muffins

Blueberry Streusel Muffins
Southern Living

Who doesn't love a blueberry muffin? Dress it up with a little sprinkle of cinnamon-sugar streusel topping and you've got a special way to treat yourself no matter how hectic the morning.

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Trail Mix Bites

Trail Mix Bites
Greg DuPree; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Prissy Lee Montiel

Start the day on a high note with a couple of these easy energy bites. These no-bake balls are jam packed with nuts and cereal to fuel your day.

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Mini Hash Brown Frittatas

Mini Hash Brown Frittatas

VICTOR PROTASIO; PROP STYLING: AUDREY DAVIS; FOOD STYLING: EMILY NABORS HALL

Fans of breakfast potatoes will be ecstatic to know that we've sorted an on-the-go solution. Hash browns, warm spinach, onion, egg, and cheese fry up in a muffin pan for perfectly portable savory breakfast,

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Sweet Potato Muffins

Sweet Potato Muffins
Micah A. Leal

These breakfast pastries are just the right amount of not-too-sweet to wake your taste buds up in the morning. Cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger spices guarantee flavorful, fluffy bites.

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Pumpkin-Buttermilk Biscuits With Crispy Ham And Honey Butter

Pumpkin-Buttermilk Biscuits with Crispy Ham and Honey Butter
Victor Protasio; Propr Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Torie Cox

After you try these once, you'll wake up every morning craving light and flaky pumpkin biscuits. Country ham and honey butter add the perfect sweet and salty flavor combination to these easy treats.

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Cheesy Mushroom-Spinach Mini Frittatas

Cheesy Mushroom-Spinach Mini Frittatas

Photographer: James Ransom, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn

Get your morning dose of protein on the go with these delectable breakfast bites made in a muffin tin. They're best made ahead for easy convenience to grab on the way out the door.

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Hurry-Up Homemade Crescent Rolls

Hurry-Up Homemade Crescent Rolls
Beau Gustafson; Styling: Sissy Lamberton

These delightful breakfast rolls can be made up to two months in advance. You'll just need seven or eight minutes in the morning to pop one in the oven.

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Homemade Pop Tarts

Homemade Pop Tarts
Micah A. Leal

These copycat treats are the ideal munchable morning snack on the go. Each bite of the classic brown sugar-cinnamon treat will deliver a burst of flavor and nostalgia for childhood breakfasts past.

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Buttermilk Breakfast Scones

Buttermilk Breakfast Scones
Southern Living

A scone with buttermilk biscuit influence is a tasty breakfast pastry we can get behind. They're flaky, buttery, and come together in a pinch.

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Any-Berry Muffins With Cornmeal Streusel

Any-Berry Muffins with Cornmeal Streusel
Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling; Kathleen Varner; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Use any berry you have on hand for these convenient and tasty breakfast muffins. The crunchy cornmeal topping is the icing on the cake for flavorful baked breakfast to-go.

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Mini Quiches With Asparagus And Goat Cheese

Asparagus and Goat Cheese Mini Quiches

Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Breakfast on-the-go can be elegant too, and these miniature quiches are proof. Whip up pint-sized breakfast with scrumptious asparagus and leeks up to two days ahead.

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Apple Muffins

Apple Muffins
Stephen Devries; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

You know what they say about an apple a day. Apple Muffins are a delightful grab-and-go breakfast made delish by Fuji apples, or the variety of your choice. Make sure to just combine the batter for the fluffiest ever muffins.

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Peach Scones

Peach Scones
Micah A. Leal

Speckled with pieces of peach, tender scones guarantee a bright start to your day. Plus, they're nearly as easy to make as they are to devour.

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Blueberry Overnight Oatmeal

Blueberry Overnight Oatmeal
Alison Miksch, Kay E. Clarke, Torie Cox

Recipe: Blueberry Overnight Oatmeal

When fresh blueberries are in season, this is the only on-the-go oatmeal recipe that will do. Unlike your typical overnight oats recipe, this oatmeal should be warmed up in the microwave just before you head out the door. Give it a drizzle of honey or maple syrup and stir in some toasted pecans and flax seeds for crunch, if you're not short on time.

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